St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Thornhill

St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Thornhill Welcome to St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Thornhill — a welcoming Roman Catholic community served by the Missionary of St. Charles (Scalabrini Fathers).

Learn more at: stpaschalbaylonth.archtoronto.org

Memorial of St. John Baptist Scalabrini – June 1Today, June 1, the Church remembers the death anniversary and liturgical...
06/01/2026

Memorial of St. John Baptist Scalabrini – June 1

Today, June 1, the Church remembers the death anniversary and liturgical feast of John Baptist Scalabrini, known as the “Father of Migrants.” His life and ministry continue to inspire the Church’s mission of care and accompaniment for migrants and refugees around the world.

In April 2026, St. Paschal Baylon Parish in Thornhill joyfully welcomed over one hundred Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo (Scalabrinians) for a solemn Eucharistic celebration during their Interprovincial Assembly held in Toronto. Presided over by the Superior General, Very Reverend Leonir Mario Chiarello, C.S., the gathering reflected the vitality of the Scalabrinian mission today under the theme “Intercultural Fraternity as a Scalabrinian Vocation.”

That celebration was a powerful expression of gratitude for the Congregation’s long presence at St. Paschal Baylon Parish, which has been entrusted to the Scalabrinian Missionaries since its foundation in 1957. It also highlighted the global reach of their ministry, which continues to serve migrant and refugee communities with compassion, faith, and dedication.

On this feast day, we give thanks for the enduring legacy of St. Scalabrini and for the continued witness of the Scalabrinian Missionaries who, in his spirit, walk with migrants and uphold their dignity in today’s world.

Flores de MariaLast Sunday, our parish joyfully honored our Blessed Mother in our annual Flores de Maria celebration. We...
06/01/2026

Flores de Maria

Last Sunday, our parish joyfully honored our Blessed Mother in our annual Flores de Maria celebration. We began with a 4 PM Tagalog Mass, followed by a reverent rosary procession around the church grounds—and the crowning of the image of Our Lady with flowers, a sign of our love and devotion. Thank you to all who joined us in offering prayers, petals, and praise.

05/29/2026

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In the face of new forms of dehumanisation, we have an urgent duty to remain profoundly human, lovingly safeguarding that magnificent humanity which has been bestowed upon us and which no machine will ever be able to replace in all its splendour. 🫂
⚠️ Let us not build another Tower of Babel; let us become builders of communion! 🤝

Learn more: https://www.humandevelopment.va/en/magnifica-humanitas.html

05/25/2026

On Monday, May 25, Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) was released. The Holy Father participated in a press conference at the Vatican to launch the teaching document, a reflection on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the use of technology for the “common good”.

Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/news-MagnificaHumanitas

St. Paschal Baylon Parish invites you to a special choral concert in honour of St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, taking ...
05/22/2026

St. Paschal Baylon Parish invites you to a special choral concert in honour of St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, taking place on Saturday, May 30 at 6:00 PM.

Admission is free.

Everyone is welcome to join this evening of music and celebration.

The Scalabrinian Interprovincial Assembly extends its sincere gratitude to Father Ezio Marchetto, c.s., and the communit...
05/21/2026

The Scalabrinian Interprovincial Assembly extends its sincere gratitude to Father Ezio Marchetto, c.s., and the community of St. Paschal Baylon Parish for their generous hospitality during the April 22, 2026 celebration and gathering. A letter from the Provincial Superior is included below.

On the eve of the Feast of our heavenly patron, Saint Paschal Baylon, our parish community gathered for a beautiful and ...
05/20/2026

On the eve of the Feast of our heavenly patron, Saint Paschal Baylon, our parish community gathered for a beautiful and prayerful celebration marked by the enthronement of two first-class relics of St. Paschal Baylon. The solemn ceremony was a moment of deep spiritual significance for the faithful of St. Paschal Parish, strengthening our connection to the saint whose life continues to inspire our community.

During the celebration, Fr. Ezio reflected on the holy life of St. Paschal Baylon and his profound devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Known as the “Saint of the Blessed Sacrament,” St. Paschal spent countless hours in prayer and adoration before the Eucharist, dedicating his life to honoring the Real Presence of Christ. Fr. Ezio reminded the faithful that St. Paschal’s example calls us to deepen our own love for the Eucharist and to approach the Blessed Sacrament with faith, reverence, and gratitude.

Fr. Ezio also spoke about St. Paschal’s tender devotion to Our Lady. Through the intercession and guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Paschal lived a life of humility, charity, and total trust in God. His Marian devotion strengthened his vocation and inspired his faithful service to the Church.

The enthronement of these sacred relics now stands as a lasting reminder to our parish community of St. Paschal’s holiness, humility, and unwavering Eucharistic faith. As we celebrated the vigil of his feast day, parishioners were invited to seek his intercession and to follow his example of devotion to the Holy Eucharist and love for Our Lady.

To learn more about Saint Paschal Baylon and the history of our patron saint, please visit:
https://stpaschalbaylonth.archtoronto.org/en/our-parish-community/our-patron-saint/

Last Sunday, our parish community joyfully celebrated the Feast of our heavenly patron, Saint Paschal Baylon. The celebr...
05/20/2026

Last Sunday, our parish community joyfully celebrated the Feast of our heavenly patron, Saint Paschal Baylon. The celebration brought together parishioners, families, and friends in prayer, thanksgiving, and fellowship as we honored the life and example of our beloved patron saint.

A special highlight of the celebration was the presentation of the 2026 St. Paschal Baylon Service Award to Daniele Colla in recognition of his extraordinary dedication and service to our parish community.

For over 40 years, Maestro Daniele Colla has generously shared his musical gifts in service to the liturgies at St. Paschal Baylon Church. Whether playing, directing, composing, or rehearsing, his talents have greatly enriched our religious celebrations and inspired countless musicians, singers, and cantors to develop their own abilities.

In addition, Maestro Colla has contributed significantly to the cultural life of the parish by bringing multicultural choirs, classical musicians, and soloists to perform within our community, further enhancing the rich heritage of St. Paschal Parish.

The clergy, the Parish Pastoral Council, and all members of the St. Paschal Parish community are honored to recognize Maestro Daniele Colla with the 2026 St. Paschal Baylon Service Award and thank him for his many years of faithful and dedicated service.

On Saturday, May 9, four seminarians, having completed their years of formation, were ordained to the priesthood for ser...
05/14/2026

On Saturday, May 9, four seminarians, having completed their years of formation, were ordained to the priesthood for service in the Archdiocese of Toronto. More than 1,200 Catholics, including 100 priests, deacons, religious, consecrated men and women along with the lay faithful, prayerfully supported the “Class of 2026” at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto. https://bit.ly/news-Ordination2026

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92 Steeles Avenue West
Thornhill, ON
L4J1A1

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Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 7:45pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Sunday 6:30am - 7pm

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